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Washington — Senate Democrats are considering a plan that would pave the way for a GOP bill to keep the government funded for six months in exchange for a doomed-to-fail vote on their own 30-day alternative, facing an uncomfortable choice between allowing the Republican measure to pass or letting the government shut down. The Senate … Read more

Shopping around online for low HELOC rates can help reduce your monthly payments. Getty Images Home equity line of credit (HELOC) rates are lower now than they were when they hit two-year lows in February, averaging 8.04% this week. Low rates on HELOCs make them a more affordable option than home equity loans, personal loans … Read more

Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release of at least six U.S. nationals follows a recent visit to … Read more

Tel Aviv — A United Nations report published Thursday accuses Israeli military forces of engaging in “sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians” in the war-torn Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank since Hamas’ terror attacks against Israel on October 7th, 2023. The U.N. Human Rights Council’s report also claims Israel’s troops … Read more

A new report on the state of birds in the United States has an urgent warning: bird populations across nearly every habitat are declining, with about one-third of U.S. bird species in critical need of conservation action.  A total of 229 out of 718 bird species in the U.S. are now classified as high or … Read more

It’s important to choose the right mortgage loan term — especially while inflation is high. Getty Images While the inflation dropped slightly in February, it has been ticking back up overall over the last few months, and it’s changing how smart homebuyers approach their mortgages. If you’re in the market for a home this year … Read more

The Federal Trade Commission asked a federal judge on Wednesday to delay a trial in a case accusing Amazon of using deceptive practices in its Prime subscription program, citing staffing and budgetary challenges at the government agency. Jonathan Cohen, a lawyer for the FTC, made the request before U.S. District Judge John Chun, who is … Read more

Opting for a reverse mortgage could have an impact on your family’s generational wealth. Getty Images If you’re a homeowner over age 62, you may be sitting on your biggest financial asset while struggling to pay your bills. With inflation squeezing those with fixed incomes and retirement savings falling short, many wonder how to tap … Read more

Russian forces have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia’s Kursk border region, officials claimed Thursday, as President Trump’s senior envoy arrived in Moscow to discuss a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year war that Ukraine has endorsed. The Russian Defense Ministry’s claim that forces had recaptured the town of Sudzha, … Read more

The nominee for a top Justice Department job has left a digital trail of deleted social media posts that his critics say suggest fringe views on a number of issues, including an openness to defying court orders and acceptance of arranged marriages under certain circumstances. In one deleted post verified by CBS News, Aaron Reitz, … Read more